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Dr. Mark Downey, MD

Interventional Spine Medicine* Age 49
Dr. Mark Downey, MD
4.8 (24 Ratings)

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Dr. Mark Downey, MD is an Interventional Spine Medicine Specialist in Birmingham, AL.
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Dr. Mark Downey, MD

Interventional Spine Medicine* Age 49
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Mark Downey, MD is an Interventional Spine Medicine Specialist in Birmingham, AL.

About

Dr. Mark Downey, MD is an Interventional Spine Medicine Specialist in Birmingham, AL. They studied at Samford University. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham, Ascension St. Vincent's St. Clair, Ascension St. Vincent's East, Brookwood Baptist Medical Center, Citizens Baptist Medical Center, Coosa Valley Medical Center, Grandview Medical Center, Magnolia Regional Health Center, Medical West Main Campus, Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center, Princeton Baptist Medical Center, Russell Medical Center, Saint Vincent's Chilton, Shelby Baptist Medical Center and Walker Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Downey has experience treating conditions like Intervertebral Disc Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Downey received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Downey is board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

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Trustworthy

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Radiculopathy
Cervical Radiculopathy
Coccygeal Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Sacrum Disorders
Scoliosis
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Facet Blocks
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Arthritis of the Spine
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Compression Fracture
Degenerative Spine Disorders
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Fibromyalgia
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Miner's Knee
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Radiculitis
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylosis
Tension Headache
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Vertebral Fracture
Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
Facet Joint Injection
Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Radiofrequency Ablation
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Thoracic Epidural Steroid Injection

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Dental Blue 100/200/300
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Spine Group Alabama LLC
    10 Old Montgomery Hwy Ste 200, Birmingham, AL 35209
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 271-6504

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Downey
4.8
Based on 24 Reviews
5 Stars (22)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Jun 22, 2021
Doctor Downey is the nicest Doctor. He explained condition very well . Mark Downey is the best! From, Rebecca Ann Jacobs
Rebecca Ann Jacobs — Jun 22, 2021
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About Me

Care Philosophy

  • Dr. Downey's treatment philosophy is simple. Patients should leave the office with a better understanding of their spine condition paired with confidence in his ability to diagnose and treat them. He takes time with each patient and attempts to treat them as conservatively as possible, just as he would his own family members. 

Care Philosophy
Biography
  • Dr. Mark Downey, MD is an interventional spine medicine specialist in Birmingham, AL. He specializes in Interventional Spine Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Biography
Specialties*
Interventional Spine Medicine
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Specialties*
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Baptist Health System
    2003
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Hospital
    2006
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Mark Downey, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Downey's profile.

Dr. Downey frequently treats the following conditions: Intervertebral Disc Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Mark Downey, MD is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham, Ascension St. Vincent's St. Clair, Ascension St. Vincent's East, Brookwood Baptist Medical Center, Citizens Baptist Medical Center, Coosa Valley Medical Center, Grandview Medical Center, Magnolia Regional Health Center, Medical West Main Campus, Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center, Princeton Baptist Medical Center, Russell Medical Center, Saint Vincent's Chilton, Shelby Baptist Medical Center and Walker Baptist Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Mark Downey, MD holds board certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension St. Vincent's Birmingham

    810 Saint Vincents Dr, Birmingham, AL

  • Ascension St. Vincent's St. Clair

    7063 Veterans Pkwy, Pell City, AL

  • Ascension St. Vincent's East

    50 Medical Park Dr E, Birmingham, AL

  • Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

    2010 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr, Birmingham, AL

  • Citizens Baptist Medical Center

    604 Stone Ave, Talladega, AL

  • Coosa Valley Medical Center

    315 W Hickory St, Sylacauga, AL

  • Grandview Medical Center

    3690 Grandview Pkwy, Birmingham, AL

  • Magnolia Regional Health Center

    611 Alcorn Dr, Corinth, MS

  • Medical West Main Campus

    995 9th Ave SW, Bessemer, AL

  • Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center

    400 E 10th St, Anniston, AL

  • Princeton Baptist Medical Center

    701 Princeton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL

  • Russell Medical Center

    3316 Highway 280, Alexander City, AL

  • Saint Vincent's Chilton

    2030 Lay Dam Rd, Clanton, AL

  • Shelby Baptist Medical Center

    1000 1st St N, Alabaster, AL

  • Walker Baptist Medical Center

    3400 Highway 78 E, Jasper, AL